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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: rose petal, lychee, spice
Palate: full-bodied, elegant
Loacker Schwarhof's biodynamic Atagis Gewurztraminer: a full-bodied, elegant version of the variety, not too fruity. 'Atagis' was the Roman name for the Adige (Etsch) river.
What it pairs with
- Spicy Thai curry Gewurztraminer's clove and aromatic intensity handle ginger, lemongrass and chili.More wines for curry →
- Stilton or Roquefort Blue cheese's salt and umami find a perfect foil in Gewurztraminer's spice and weight.More wines for blue cheese →
- Foie gras terrine Classical pairing: Gewurztraminer's aromatic richness lifts foie gras fat.More wines for foie gras →
- Asian fusion dishes The wine's aromatic spine handles diverse Asian flavour profiles.More wines for spicy and Asian food →
With cheese
History
Atagis is Loacker Schwarhof's Gewurztraminer named for the Roman name of the Adige river that flows through Alto Adige. The wine is a full-bodied elegant interpretation, dry and balanced rather than fruity.
- 2008Atagis Gewurztraminer added to the biodynamic Loacker portfolio
Facts
- Producer
- Loacker Schwarhof · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gewurztraminer
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige
- Oak
- Stainless steel
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 22-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Atagis Gewurztraminer
What does Atagis Gewurztraminer taste like?
A full-bodied, elegant interpretation - not too fruity. Rose petal, lychee and spice aromatics in the variety's signature register, dry and balanced.
When should I drink Atagis Gewurztraminer?
Drink between 3 and 8 years from vintage. The variety's natural weight supports medium-term ageing.
What does 'Atagis' mean?
Atagis was the Roman name for the Adige (Etsch) river that flows through Alto Adige - the cellar's naming nod to the region's classical heritage.
Is Atagis Gewurztraminer dry or sweet?
Dry. The producer specifies a full-bodied elegant version that is not too fruity, with spice and weight coming from the variety's natural aromatics rather than residual sugar.
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